Nature

Did you know that avocados grow on trees? Honestly: I had no idea where those delicious green fruits actually came from. Until I spent a few nights with my friend Marcella in Eco-Hotel La Cabaña, …

The Colombian department of Santander is known for Barichara, the most beautiful village in Colombia, and for rafting and paragliding from San Gil. But Santander has much more to offer. For example, you can do …

Valle de Cocora: one of the most beautiful (and famous) natural areas in Colombia. Hiking in Cocora is a feast for the eyes and a relief for the lungs. I have been there three times …

Laguna de Guatavita: a small mysterious lake a 1.5-hour drive outside Bogotá. Located near my so beloved village of Guatavita, a much visited destination by tourists. Who want to see with their own eyes the …

A road trip from Bogotá, always a good idea. We should do that way more often. But when we go, we really enjoy the unknown Colombia. Because although I have already seen a lot around …

Hong Kong is a great place to hike. Even so, you can easily spend an entire week just hiking in nature. Although you might expect otherwise, more than 60% of Hong Kong is made up …

You wouldn’t expect it, but Hong Kong is a fantastic hiking destination. Outside the busy center, you’ll find literally hundreds of miles of hiking trails. In free nature where you will not meet anyone and …

Colombia still amazes me. Just a few weeks ago, when Jimmy and I drove out of Bogotá in search of peace and nature. We drive and drive, first on paved roads, then on dirt roads. …

There is one place on earth that will always stay with me: the North Cape. There are few destinations as special as this one. The beautiful nature, high cliffs, the reindeer and, of course, the …

When Jimmy had to go to the US for a few days for work, it was a perfect time to go out on my own again. I booked a cottage at a coffee finca in …

Zona Cafetera: the Colombian coffee area. I have been there many times now and I can say that it is one of my favorite areas. The green mountains, beautiful views, colorful villages, interesting coffee plantations …

Did you know that to spot whales you don’t have to fly to the other side of the world at all? In fact, from the Netherlands or Belgium you can just drive there. I found …